Review of The New World (2005) by Matthew C — 21 Feb 2015
According to this movie, Pocahontas didn't "paint with the colors of the wind" so much as talk to herself in poetry all the time. Wait... I guess she hasn't changed too much after all since Disney.
Terrence Malick is a pretty good choice to direct this film. His involvement means a focus on the rich, beautiful landscapes, as well as a prolonged diversion into the minds of our protagonists, Pocahontas and John Smith.
Over all, everything comes together pretty well. The performances are good, the cinematography is pretty, and the story moves along logically and coherently. [I should note that I saw an extended version, so I imagine the pacing is better in the theatrical cut.] In addition, unlike recent works, Malick DOES have a decipherable narrative here. In the case of this historical epic I could, however, go for just a smidgen more story in place of some of the experiential moments he's known for (dancing in fields, for example).
This review of The New World (2005) was written by Matthew C on 21 Feb 2015.
The New World has generally received positive reviews.
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